The Dying Earth by Jack Vance

The Dying Earth

The Dying Earth #1

Jack Vance

160 pages first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy science fiction short stories adventurous mysterious fast-paced
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The stories included in The Dying Earth introduce dozens of seekers of wisdom and beauty, lovely lost women, wizards of every shade of eccentricity with their runic amulets and spells. We meet the melancholy deodands, who feed on human flesh and t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 648 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
mysterious 54%
dark 34%
lighthearted 18%
funny 16%
reflective 16%
challenging 14%
tense 14%
inspiring 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 25% | Character: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 13%

Average rating

3.66

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